Add 12/32 and 56/42, Solve 12/32 + 1 14/42 as a fraction

Add 12/32 and 56/42

1^st number: 12/32, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

12/32 + 56/42 is 41/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672
Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 896/672 = 252 + 896/672 = 1148/672
1148/672 simplified gives 41/24
So, 12/32 + 56/42 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24

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